The Depths Of An Empty Mind

The Truth

The Truth

Standing in front of the mirror,

Watching my own reflection

I notice that who I am now

Is not the person I want to be

I should have kept my mouth shut

Those words were never supposed to be spoken

For the first time, I can feel regret

A feeling that should have stayed unknown

I close my eyes and picture myself

I see myself walking towards you

A single tear rolling down my face

And ask you to listen to what I have to say

You nod your head and wait for me to talk

I swallow back my shame and start to speak

More tears escape my eyes and fall down my cheeks

But I don't bother wiping them away

Finally I can hear myself say

"I am so sorry, I never meant to hurt you"

You look at me, no longer staring at your feet

I can see your eyes are glistening too

You move closer and wrap me in your arms

"I forgive you" your voice breaks the silence

You kiss my forehead and whisper in my hair

"I am so terribly sorry too"

I open my eyes again and have to face reality

Knowing that what I saw will never happen

I'll never be able to get those words past my lips

Because the truth is, I can not say a simple "I'm sorry"

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